EP0512371A2 - Granular phosphate-free agents for automatic dishwashing - Google Patents

Granular phosphate-free agents for automatic dishwashing Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP0512371A2
EP0512371A2 EP92107235A EP92107235A EP0512371A2 EP 0512371 A2 EP0512371 A2 EP 0512371A2 EP 92107235 A EP92107235 A EP 92107235A EP 92107235 A EP92107235 A EP 92107235A EP 0512371 A2 EP0512371 A2 EP 0512371A2
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
weight
acid
alkali
detergent according
dishwashing detergent
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP92107235A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP0512371B1 (en
EP0512371A3 (en
Inventor
Harald Dr. Volk
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Chemolux SARL
Original Assignee
DISPO-Kommerz AG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by DISPO-Kommerz AG filed Critical DISPO-Kommerz AG
Publication of EP0512371A2 publication Critical patent/EP0512371A2/en
Publication of EP0512371A3 publication Critical patent/EP0512371A3/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP0512371B1 publication Critical patent/EP0512371B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16Organic compounds
    • C11D3/20Organic compounds containing oxygen
    • C11D3/2075Carboxylic acids-salts thereof
    • C11D3/2086Hydroxy carboxylic acids-salts thereof
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D17/00Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/02Inorganic compounds ; Elemental compounds
    • C11D3/04Water-soluble compounds
    • C11D3/08Silicates
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/02Inorganic compounds ; Elemental compounds
    • C11D3/04Water-soluble compounds
    • C11D3/10Carbonates ; Bicarbonates
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16Organic compounds
    • C11D3/20Organic compounds containing oxygen
    • C11D3/22Carbohydrates or derivatives thereof
    • C11D3/221Mono, di- or trisaccharides or derivatives thereof
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16Organic compounds
    • C11D3/36Organic compounds containing phosphorus
    • C11D3/361Phosphonates, phosphinates or phosphonites
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16Organic compounds
    • C11D3/37Polymers
    • C11D3/3746Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
    • C11D3/3757(Co)polymerised carboxylic acids, -anhydrides, -esters in solid and liquid compositions
    • C11D3/3761(Co)polymerised carboxylic acids, -anhydrides, -esters in solid and liquid compositions in solid compositions
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16Organic compounds
    • C11D3/38Products with no well-defined composition, e.g. natural products
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/39Organic or inorganic per-compounds
    • C11D3/3902Organic or inorganic per-compounds combined with specific additives
    • C11D3/3905Bleach activators or bleach catalysts
    • C11D3/3907Organic compounds
    • C11D3/3917Nitrogen-containing compounds

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a granular phosphate-free agent for automatic dishwashing.
  • Conventional dishwashing detergents for the dishwasher essentially consist of the components alkali tripolyphosphate, alkali metasilicate and alkali carbonate.
  • organic additives such as non-foaming surfactants, polycarboxylates (homopolymers of acrylic acid or copolymers with maleic acid) chlorine releasers (e.g. sodium dichloroisocyanurate) are used.
  • DE-AS 21 49 251, DE-OS 21 62 673 and DE-OS 24 35 479 already describe phosphate-free compositions for automatic dishwashing, which include as important components polycarboxylates and polycarboxylic acids, e.g. Citric acid or tartaric acid, and some are phosphate-free.
  • dishwashing detergents which have recently been on the German market, are based on trisodium citrate combined with polycarboxylates as the most important phosphate substitute.
  • citrate became possible because its calcium binding power is much better in combination with sodium disilicate than with the more alkaline sodium metasilicate.
  • these dishwashing detergents contain nonionic non-foaming surfactants, polycarboxylates, enzymes, oxygen-based bleaches (for example sodium perborate) and bleach activators such as TAED.
  • complexing agents such as e.g. NTA or EDTA, recommended as a hardness binder.
  • the present test material shows that formulations containing these substances actually show excellent properties in the removal of tea.
  • the destruction of the tea dye complex with calcium ions is particularly important here.
  • the use of these compounds is ecologically questionable, since there is a risk of remobilization of heavy metals from the sediments of surface waters.
  • the use of larger amounts of phosphonates as complexing agents is also not advisable from an ecological point of view.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a granular, phosphate-free dishwashing detergent for the dishwasher, the phosphate substitutes of which contribute as little as possible to water pollution.
  • the flushing performance according to DIN 44 990 should at least correspond to the IEC standard cleaner with reduced risk potential for the consumer.
  • sodium gluconate in a highly alkaline medium is known.
  • highly alkaline industrial cleaners e.g. used in bottle washing
  • polyphosphates are subject to strong hydrolysis, especially at elevated temperatures; at the same time, the complex formation constant with calcium ions drops drastically, so that the effects of phosphates are severely impaired.
  • the sodium gluconate shows very strong advantages because it is not hydrolyzed and its complex formation constant with calcium ions increases with increasing pH. At pH values below 12.5, the stability of the complex decreases, and below this, calcium salts precipitate in the temperature range of 65 ° C of interest.
  • an alkali metal gluconate in particular sodium gluconate
  • lactose derivatives such as the salts of lactobionic acid.
  • the combination according to the invention of a polycarboxylate (polyacrylate or copolymers with maleic acid), preferably copolymers with sodium disilicate (ratio SiO2: Na2O is 1.7: 1 to 2.3: 1) and sodium gluconate shows a superior effect compared to formulations based on citrate.
  • the use of layered silicates known from DE-OS 36 27 773 is also possible since, apart from the lack of water of crystallization, they have a stoichiometry corresponding to the amorphous disilicate.
  • Biodegradable polypeptides that are obtained from natural sources are also used as the polymeric sequester.
  • Such products derived from fishing waste, e.g. extracted from mussels are available under the trademark Cygnus from Cygnus Corporation, Illinois (USA).
  • sodium citrate like the complexing agent NTA already mentioned, forms a 1: 1 adduct with the calcium ions, equimolar amounts are necessary to bind the water hardness. Therefore, sodium citrate is mostly used in higher percentages. Formulations up to more than 40% by weight of citrate are not uncommon. The biodegradation of citrate in the wastewater treatment plant is extremely fast, but the biological oxygen demand is high, especially with the necessary high levels in the cleaners.
  • the dishwasher detergent according to the invention for the dishwasher manages with a fraction of sodium gluconate compared to citrate. With comparable degradability of the gluconate, which also occurs naturally, there is a significantly reduced oxygen requirement due to the lower amount used, since the wastewater pollution with organic substances is greatly reduced. The total proportion of organic substances, apart from the enzymes, is only slightly more than 14% by weight in the formulation according to the invention.
  • the inorganic substances sodium disilicate and sodium carbonate used can be regarded as ecologically harmless.
  • the cleaning effect can be very specifically improved in the combination of soda / disilicate / polycarboxylate / gluconate according to the invention with enzymes.
  • enzymes preferably amylases and proteases, but also lipases, with very good activity are to be used in the composition according to the invention.
  • the bleaching agent in the present cleaner consists of an active oxygen compound.
  • an active oxygen compound e.g. Peroxo compounds or peroxohydrates, e.g. Alkali perborate, alkali carbonate, peroxohydrate, alkali peroxosulfate, hydrogen peroxide, urea, preferably sodium perborate monohydrate.
  • an activator e.g. from the group of compounds, which split off peracetic acid under the action of hydrogen peroxide.
  • the TAED is particularly worth mentioning here.
  • Non-foaming or low-foaming surfactants are particularly advantageous in dishwashers because they suppress the foam generated by the spray arm.
  • the biodegradable surfactants of the fatty alcohol type with EO / PO chains have proven successful here.
  • biodegradable anionic surfactants which are derived from glycine have also proven to be advantageous in the agent according to the invention.
  • These polycarboxyglycinates of the general formula R- (N- (CH2) 3-CH2COONa) n-CH2COONa also contribute to the sequestration of water hardness due to their nitrogen atoms.
  • R stands for a fatty alkyl residue, such as tallow fat.
  • Preferred recipes are the subject of the dependent claims.
  • the rate of dissolution in water can be delayed, as is the case with crystalline layered silicate.
  • granular amorphous sodium disilicate shows positive behavior.
  • Additives customary for such cleaners such as e.g. Fragrances and dyes, defoamers, pouring aids, extenders and extenders are added. However, they do not contribute to the cleaning effect, but can influence consumer acceptance or improve the storage stability of the formulation.
  • Buffer substances can also be added to regulate the pH.
  • the inorganic hydrogen carbonates or sesquicarbonates are particularly worth mentioning here.
  • organic compounds e.g. Alkaline acetates, which make little contribution to cleaning performance, can serve this purpose.
  • These buffers can set the pH to a lower level so that the agent no longer has to be classified as an irritant or meets even the strictest legal requirements.
  • Example 1 is a known agent, while Examples 2-8 relate to compositions according to the invention.
  • composition according to the invention when used with the same dosage of 25 g, a much better washing result is achieved than with the IEC standard cleaner.
  • very stubborn, starchy dirt, such as oatmeal is removed very well.
  • spinach which can only be removed by sufficient dispersing and emulsifying effects of the cleaner, is removed very well.
  • the environmental impact is reduced by a much lower dosage in the dishwasher.
  • the amount used can be reduced by up to 50% compared to conventional cleaners.

Landscapes

  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Oil, Petroleum & Natural Gas (AREA)
  • Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Organic Chemistry (AREA)
  • Inorganic Chemistry (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Emergency Medicine (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Detergent Compositions (AREA)

Abstract

An environmentally friendly, granular, phosphate-free dishwashing agent for automatic dishwashers is proposed with alkali metal gluconate as phosphate substitute. It contains: 10 - 70% by weight of water-soluble alkali metal silicate with a ratio of silicon dioxide to alkali metal oxide greater than 1:1; 0 - 50% by weight of alkali metal carbonate; 2 - 15% by weight of polymeric sequestrants or dispersants, preferably of the polycarboxylate type, especially homopolymers of acrylic acid or copolymers with other organic acids or ethers which contain vinyl groups, especially maleic acid; 3 - 15% by weight of alkali metal salts of acids obtained from sugars by fermentation, especially of Glu acid or lactobionic acid; 2 - 15% by weight of an oxygen-based bleach from the group of peroxo compounds or peroxohydrates or mixtures thereof, which liberate hydrogen peroxide in water; 0 - 15% by weight of a bleach activator from the group of compounds which liberate reactive peracids, especially peracetic acid, on exposure to hydrogen peroxide; 0 - 2% by weight of an alkali metal salt of a phosphonic acid to stabilise the bleach during storage; 0 - 5% by weight of enzymes or enzyme mixtures from the group of hydrolases, especially proteases, amylases and lipases; 0.5 - 5% by weight of a low-foam nonionic surfactant. d

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft ein granuläres phosphatfreies Mittel für das maschinelle Geschirrspülen.The invention relates to a granular phosphate-free agent for automatic dishwashing.

Konventionelle Geschirrspülmittel für die Geschirrspülmaschine bestehen im wesentlichen aus den Komponenten Alkalitripolyphosphat, Alkalimetasilikat und Alkalicarbonat. Daneben sind organische Additive wie nichtschäumende Tenside, Polycarboxylate (Homopolymere der Acrylsäure oder Copolymere mit Maleinsäure) Chlorabspalter (z.B. Natriumdichlorisocyanurat) im Einsatz.Conventional dishwashing detergents for the dishwasher essentially consist of the components alkali tripolyphosphate, alkali metasilicate and alkali carbonate. In addition, organic additives such as non-foaming surfactants, polycarboxylates (homopolymers of acrylic acid or copolymers with maleic acid) chlorine releasers (e.g. sodium dichloroisocyanurate) are used.

Neuere Entwicklungen zielen auf den Ersatz von Phosphat, um die Eutrophierung der Oberflächengewässer zu reduzieren.Recent developments aim to replace phosphate in order to reduce the eutrophication of surface waters.

Neben dieser ökologischen Seite ist auch die Toxikologie von Bedeutung. Gesetzliche Massnahmen führen dazu, dass hochalkalische Produkte ab Mitte 1991 in Deutschland nur noch in kindergesicherten Verpackungen auf den Markt gebracht werden dürfen. In anderen Ländern wurde dieses Gesetz schon vor einiger Zeit erlassen. Dies führte zur Entwicklung von Geschirr-Reinigern mit verminderter Alkalität, um die Gefährdung des Verbrauchers, vor allem von Kindern, zu verringern, ohne andererseits das Müllproblem durch die aufwendigere Verpackung zu vergrössern. Gleichzeitig verzichten die neuen Reiniger auf Chlorverbindungen.In addition to this ecological side, toxicology is also important. Legal measures mean that from mid-1991, highly alkaline products in Germany may only be brought onto the market in child-resistant packaging. In other countries, this law was passed some time ago. This led to the development of dishwashing detergents with reduced alkalinity in order to reduce the risk to consumers, especially children, without, on the other hand, increasing the waste problem due to the more complex packaging. At the same time, the new cleaners do without chlorine compounds.

Bereits in DE-AS 21 49 251, DE-OS 21 62 673 und DE-OS 24 35 479 sind phosphatfreie Zusammensetzungen zum maschinellen Geschirrspülen beschrieben, die u.a. als wichtige Bestandteile Polycarboxylate und Polycarbonsäuren, wie z.B. Citronensäure oder Weinsäure, enthalten und teilweise phosphatfrei sind.DE-AS 21 49 251, DE-OS 21 62 673 and DE-OS 24 35 479 already describe phosphate-free compositions for automatic dishwashing, which include as important components polycarboxylates and polycarboxylic acids, e.g. Citric acid or tartaric acid, and some are phosphate-free.

Die Geschirrspülmittel der neuen Generation, die sich seit kurzem auf dem deutschen Markt befinden, basieren auf Trinatriumcitrat kombiniert mit Polycarboxylaten als wichtigstem Phosphataustauschstoff. Der Einsatz des Citrates wurde möglich, da seine Calcium-Bindekraft in Kombination mit Natriumdisilikat wesentlich besser ist, als mit dem höher alkalischen Natriummetasilikat. Daneben enthalten diese Geschirrspülmittel nichtionische nichtschäumende Tenside, Polycarboxylate, Enzyme, Bleichmittel auf Sauerstoffbasis (z.B. Natriumperborat) und Bleichaktivatoren, wie z.B. TAED.The new generation of dishwashing detergents, which have recently been on the German market, are based on trisodium citrate combined with polycarboxylates as the most important phosphate substitute. The use of citrate became possible because its calcium binding power is much better in combination with sodium disilicate than with the more alkaline sodium metasilicate. In addition, these dishwashing detergents contain nonionic non-foaming surfactants, polycarboxylates, enzymes, oxygen-based bleaches (for example sodium perborate) and bleach activators such as TAED.

Als umweltfreundliche Alternativen werden auch solche Mittel empfohlen, die Zeolith A als Ersatz für das Phosphat enthalten. Diese unlöslichen Stoffe können allerdings zur Bildung von weissen Belägen führen. Ausserdem kann auch das Problem von beim Kochvorgang auf dem Geschirr aus kristallisiertem Calciumcarbonat nicht gelöst werden, da der unlösliche Zeolith A als Ionenaustauscher wirkt und nur die gelöste Wasserhärte binden kann. Ausgefallenes Calciumcarbonat kann er nicht ausreichend wieder in Lösung bringen.Agents that contain zeolite A as a replacement for the phosphate are also recommended as environmentally friendly alternatives. However, these insoluble substances can lead to the formation of white deposits. In addition, the problem of cooking on the dishes made of crystallized calcium carbonate cannot be solved, since the insoluble zeolite A acts as an ion exchanger and can only bind the dissolved water hardness. Precipitated calcium carbonate cannot be brought back into solution sufficiently.

Weiterhin werden teilweise in den obengenannten und anderen Schriften Komplexbildner, wie z.B. NTA oder EDTA, als Härtebinder empfohlen. Das vorliegende Untersuchungsmaterial zeigt, dass Formulierungen, die diese Stoffe enthalten, tatsächlich hervorragende Eigenschaften bei der Entfernung von Tee zeigen. Hier kommt es besonders auf die Zerstörung des Komplexes des Tee-Farbstoffes mit Calciumionen an. Der Einsatz dieser Verbindungen ist aber ökologisch bedenklich, da eine Remobilisierung von Schwermetallen aus den Sedimenten der Oberflächengewässer zu befürchten ist. Auch der Einsatz von grösseren Mengen Phosphonaten als Komplexbildner ist unter dem ökologischen Gesichtspunkt nicht ratsam.Furthermore, complexing agents such as e.g. NTA or EDTA, recommended as a hardness binder. The present test material shows that formulations containing these substances actually show excellent properties in the removal of tea. The destruction of the tea dye complex with calcium ions is particularly important here. However, the use of these compounds is ecologically questionable, since there is a risk of remobilization of heavy metals from the sediments of surface waters. The use of larger amounts of phosphonates as complexing agents is also not advisable from an ecological point of view.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein granuläres phosphatfreies Geschirrspülmittel für die Spülmaschine zu schaffen, dessen Phosphatersatzstoffe möglichst wenig zur Gewässerbelastung beitragen. Ausserdem soll bei verringertem Gefahrenpotential für den Verbraucher die Spülleistung nach DIN 44 990 mindestens dem IEC-Standardreiniger entsprechen.The present invention has for its object to provide a granular, phosphate-free dishwashing detergent for the dishwasher, the phosphate substitutes of which contribute as little as possible to water pollution. In addition, the flushing performance according to DIN 44 990 should at least correspond to the IEC standard cleaner with reduced risk potential for the consumer.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruches 1 gelöst. Durch den geringen Anteil an organischen Verbindungen ist die Belastung der Gewässer durch das erfindungsgemässe Spülmittel äusserst gering.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the characterizing features of claim 1. Due to the low proportion of organic compounds, the pollution of the water by the detergent according to the invention is extremely low.

Bekannt ist der Einsatz von Natriumgluconat in hochalkalischem Medium. In hochalkalischen Industriereinigern, wie sie z.B. in der Flaschenwäsche zum Einsatz kommen, unterliegen Polyphosphate besonders bei erhöhter Temperatur starker Hydrolyse; gleichzeitig sinkt die Komplexbildungskonstante mit Calciumionen drastisch ab, so dass Phosphate stark in ihrer Wirkung beeinträchtigt werden. Hier zeigt das Natriumgluconat sehr starke Vorteile, da es nicht hydrolysiert wird, und seine Komplexbildungskonstante mit Calciumionen mit steigendem pH-Wert zunimmt. Bei pH-Werten unterhalb von 12,5 wird die Stabilität des Komplexes geringer, und darunter kommt es im interessierenden Temperaturbereich von 65° C zur Ausfällung von Calciumsalzen.The use of sodium gluconate in a highly alkaline medium is known. In highly alkaline industrial cleaners, e.g. used in bottle washing, polyphosphates are subject to strong hydrolysis, especially at elevated temperatures; at the same time, the complex formation constant with calcium ions drops drastically, so that the effects of phosphates are severely impaired. Here the sodium gluconate shows very strong advantages because it is not hydrolyzed and its complex formation constant with calcium ions increases with increasing pH. At pH values below 12.5, the stability of the complex decreases, and below this, calcium salts precipitate in the temperature range of 65 ° C of interest.

Überraschenderweise kann ein Alkaligluconat, insbesondere Natriumgluconat, in den Zusammensetzungen der vorliegenden Erfindung trotz niedrigem pH-Wert (9,5 - 11) bereits in geringer Dosierung eine entscheidende Rolle als Phosphatersatzstoff übernehmen. Ähnliche Effekte sind auch mit Lactoseabkömmlingen, wie der Salze der Lactobionsäure, zu erzielen. Die erfindungsgemässe Kombination eines Polycarboxylates (Polyacrylat oder Copolymere mit Maleinsäure), vorzugsweise Copolymeren mit Natriumdisilikat (Verhältnis SiO₂:Na₂O beträgt 1,7:1 bis 2,3:1) und Natriumgluconat, zeigt eine überlegene Wirkung gegenüber Formulierungen auf Basis Citrat. Ebenso ist auch die aus DE-OS 36 27 773 bekannte Verwendung von Schichtsilikaten möglich, da sie bis auf das fehlende Kristallwasser eine dem amorphen Disilikat entsprechende Stöchiometrie aufweisen.Surprisingly, an alkali metal gluconate, in particular sodium gluconate, can play a decisive role as a phosphate substitute in the compositions of the present invention, despite the low pH (9.5-11), even in low doses. Similar effects can also be achieved with lactose derivatives, such as the salts of lactobionic acid. The combination according to the invention of a polycarboxylate (polyacrylate or copolymers with maleic acid), preferably copolymers with sodium disilicate (ratio SiO₂: Na₂O is 1.7: 1 to 2.3: 1) and sodium gluconate, shows a superior effect compared to formulations based on citrate. Likewise, the use of layered silicates known from DE-OS 36 27 773 is also possible since, apart from the lack of water of crystallization, they have a stoichiometry corresponding to the amorphous disilicate.

Besonders überraschend ist, dass ein Zusatz von Natriumcarbonat die Reinigungsleistung nochmals wesentlich verbessert. Zur Stabilisierung der Aktivsauerstoff-Verbindung kann ein geringer Anteil an Phosphonat, wie z.B. HEDP, zum Einsatz kommen. In allen Natriumverbindungen kann das Natrium selbstverständlich auch durch andere Alkalimetalle ersetzt werden. Dies ist allerdings eine ökonomische Frage.It is particularly surprising that the addition of sodium carbonate significantly improves the cleaning performance. To stabilize the active oxygen compound, a small proportion of phosphonate, e.g. HEDP. In all sodium compounds, the sodium can of course also be replaced by other alkali metals. However, this is an economic question.

Als polymere Sequester kommen auch biologisch abbaubare Polypeptide zum Einsatz, die aus natürlichen Quellen gewonnen werden. Solche Produkte, die aus Abfällen der Fischerei, z.B. aus Muscheln, extrahiert werden, sind unter der Marke Cygnus der Cygnus Corporation, Illinois (USA), erhältlich.Biodegradable polypeptides that are obtained from natural sources are also used as the polymeric sequester. Such products derived from fishing waste, e.g. extracted from mussels are available under the trademark Cygnus from Cygnus Corporation, Illinois (USA).

Neben der sehr guten Reinigungsleistung über das ganze Spektrum der in DIN 44 990 genannten Anschmutzungen der erfindungsgemässen Zusammensetzung ist auch die sehr gute Inhibierung von Belagsbildung hervorzuheben. Eine schwankende Wasserqualität und ein nicht immer voll arbeitender Wasserenthärter (Ionenaustauscher) in der Spülmaschine können insbesondere bei Reiniger-Formulierungen, die grössere Mengen Alkalisilikate enthalten, zu ausgeprägten Ablagerungen von kristallinem Erdalkalisilikat, wie Calcium- und Magnesiumsilikat, führen. Diese weissen bis grauen Beläge fallen besonders auf der Innenseite der Spülmaschine, auf Gläsern und auf Edelstahlteilen, wie Besteck, unangenehm auf. Bevorzugt treten solche Ablagerungen bei phosphatfreien Formulierungen auf, wenn das Calcium bzw. Magnesium nicht genügend sequestriert wird. Das erfindungsgemässe maschinelle Geschirrspülmittel zeigt überraschenderweise sehr gute Belagsverhinderung, obwohl es weder harte Komplexbildner, wie z.B. NTA oder EDTA, noch weichere Komplexbildner, wie z.B. Zitronensäure, enthält.In addition to the very good cleaning performance across the entire spectrum of the soiling of the composition according to the invention specified in DIN 44 990, the very good inhibition of deposit formation should also be emphasized. Fluctuating water quality and a water softener (ion exchanger) that is not always fully functional in the dishwasher can lead to pronounced deposits of crystalline alkaline earth metal silicate, such as calcium and magnesium silicate, especially in cleaner formulations that contain large amounts of alkali silicates. These white to gray deposits are particularly unpleasant on the inside of the dishwasher, on glasses and on stainless steel parts such as cutlery. Such deposits preferably occur in phosphate-free formulations if the calcium or magnesium is not sequestered sufficiently. The machine dishwashing detergent according to the invention surprisingly shows very good deposit prevention, although it contains neither hard complexing agents, such as NTA or EDTA, nor softer complexing agents, such as citric acid.

Da Natriumcitrat, wie der bereits genannte Komplexbildner NTA, ein 1:1 Addukt mit den Calciumionen bildet, sind äquimolare Mengen zur Bindung der Wasserhärte nötig. Daher kommt Natriumcitrat meist in höheren Prozentanteilen zum Einsatz. Formulierungen bis über 40 Gew.% Citrat sind keine Seltenheit. Der biologische Abbau von Citrat in der Kläranlage geht zwar ausserordentlich schnell zu 100 % vonstatten, allerdings ist der biologische Sauerstoffbedarf hoch, insbesondere bei den notwendigerweise hohen Anteilen in den Reinigern. Demgegenüber kommt das erfindungsgemässe Geschirrspülmittel für die Spülmaschine mit einem Bruchteil an Natriumgluconat, verglichen mit Citrat, aus. Bei vergleichbarer Abbaubarkeit des ebenfalls in der Natur vorkommenden Gluconates ergibt sich durch die geringere Einsatzmenge ein erheblich reduzierter Sauerstoffbedarf, da die Abwasserbelastung mit organischen Stoffen stark reduziert ist. Der gesamte Anteil an organischen Stoffen, ausser den Enzymen, beträgt bei der erfindungsgemässen Rezeptur nur etwas mehr als 14 Gew.%. Die zum Einsatz gelangenden anorganischen Stoffe Natriumdisilikat und Natriumcarbonat können als ökologisch unbedenklich betrachtet werden.Since sodium citrate, like the complexing agent NTA already mentioned, forms a 1: 1 adduct with the calcium ions, equimolar amounts are necessary to bind the water hardness. Therefore, sodium citrate is mostly used in higher percentages. Formulations up to more than 40% by weight of citrate are not uncommon. The biodegradation of citrate in the wastewater treatment plant is extremely fast, but the biological oxygen demand is high, especially with the necessary high levels in the cleaners. In contrast, the dishwasher detergent according to the invention for the dishwasher manages with a fraction of sodium gluconate compared to citrate. With comparable degradability of the gluconate, which also occurs naturally, there is a significantly reduced oxygen requirement due to the lower amount used, since the wastewater pollution with organic substances is greatly reduced. The total proportion of organic substances, apart from the enzymes, is only slightly more than 14% by weight in the formulation according to the invention. The inorganic substances sodium disilicate and sodium carbonate used can be regarded as ecologically harmless.

Die Reinigungswirkung kann in der erfindungsgemässen Kombination Soda/Disilikat/Polycarboxylat/Gluconat mit Enzymen sehr spezifisch verbessert werden. Insbesondere sind in der erfindungsgemässen Zusammensetzung Hydrolasen, vorzugsweise Amylasen und Proteasen, aber auch Lipasen, mit sehr guter Wirkung einzusetzen.The cleaning effect can be very specifically improved in the combination of soda / disilicate / polycarboxylate / gluconate according to the invention with enzymes. In particular, hydrolases, preferably amylases and proteases, but also lipases, with very good activity are to be used in the composition according to the invention.

Da Enzyme von aktivem Chlor in der Spülflotte sehr schnell abgebaut und dadurch unwirksam werden, besteht in dem vorliegenden Reiniger das Bleichmittel aus einer Aktivsauerstoff-Verbindung. Hier können z.B. Peroxoverbindungen oder Peroxohydrate, wie z.B. Alkaliperborat, Alkalicarbonat, Peroxohydrat, Alkaliperoxosulfat, Wasserstoffperoxid, Harnstoff, vorzugsweise Natriumperborat-Monohydrat, zum Einsatz gelangen. Da Haushaltsspülmaschinen derzeit im Bereich von 40 - 65° C arbeiten, kann die Sauerstoffbleiche durch einen Aktivator, z.B. aus der Gruppe der Verbindungen, verbessert werden, die unter Einwirkung von Wasserstoffperoxid Peressigsäure abspalten. Insbesondere sei hier das TAED genannt.Since enzymes from active chlorine in the washing liquor are broken down very quickly and are therefore ineffective, the bleaching agent in the present cleaner consists of an active oxygen compound. Here e.g. Peroxo compounds or peroxohydrates, e.g. Alkali perborate, alkali carbonate, peroxohydrate, alkali peroxosulfate, hydrogen peroxide, urea, preferably sodium perborate monohydrate, are used. Since household dishwashers currently work in the range of 40 - 65 ° C, oxygen bleaching can be carried out by an activator, e.g. from the group of compounds, which split off peracetic acid under the action of hydrogen peroxide. The TAED is particularly worth mentioning here.

Tenside erniedrigen bekanntlich die Oberflächenspannung und tragen zur besseren Benetzung bei. In Geschirrspülmaschinen sind vor allem nicht- bzw. schwachschäumende Tenside sehr vorteilhaft, da sie den Schaum, der durch den Sprüharm erzeugt wird, unterdrücken. Bewährt haben sich hier die biologisch abbaubaren Tenside des Typs Fettalkohole mit EO/PO-Ketten.It is known that surfactants lower the surface tension and contribute to better wetting. Non-foaming or low-foaming surfactants are particularly advantageous in dishwashers because they suppress the foam generated by the spray arm. The biodegradable surfactants of the fatty alcohol type with EO / PO chains have proven successful here.

Als vorteilhaft haben sich in dem erfindungsgemässen Mittel aber auch ebenfalls sehr gut biologisch abbaubare anionische Tenside erwiesen, die sich von Glycin ableiten. Diese Polycarboxyglycinate der allgemeinen Formel R-(N-(CH2)3-CH2COONa)n-CH2COONa tragen durch ihre Stickstoffatome zusätzlich zur Sequestrierung der Wasserhärte bei. R steht hier für einen Fettalkyl-Rest, wie z.B. Talgfett.However, biodegradable anionic surfactants which are derived from glycine have also proven to be advantageous in the agent according to the invention. These polycarboxyglycinates of the general formula R- (N- (CH2) 3-CH2COONa) n-CH2COONa also contribute to the sequestration of water hardness due to their nitrogen atoms. R here stands for a fatty alkyl residue, such as tallow fat.

Bevorzugte Rezepturen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche. Zum Anspruch 2 ist anzumerken, dass die Lösegeschwindigkeit in Wasser verzögert werden kann, wie dies bei kristallinem Schichtsilikat der Fall ist. Insbesondere zeigt granuläres amorphes Natriumdisilikat ein positives Verhalten.Preferred recipes are the subject of the dependent claims. Regarding claim 2, it should be noted that the rate of dissolution in water can be delayed, as is the case with crystalline layered silicate. In particular, granular amorphous sodium disilicate shows positive behavior.

Dem erfindungsgemässen Mittel können ohne Probleme auch für solche Reiniger übliche Zusatzstoffe, wie z.B. Duft- und Farbstoffe, Entschäumer, Rieselhilfen, Stell- und Streckmittel, zugesetzt werden. Sie tragen allerdings nicht zur Reinigungswirkung bei, können aber die Akzeptanz beim Verbraucher beeinflussen oder die Lagerfähigkeit der Formulierung verbessern.Additives customary for such cleaners, such as e.g. Fragrances and dyes, defoamers, pouring aids, extenders and extenders are added. However, they do not contribute to the cleaning effect, but can influence consumer acceptance or improve the storage stability of the formulation.

Zur Regulierung des pH-Wertes sind auch Zusätze von Puffersubstanzen möglich. Hier sind vor allem die anorganischen Hydrogencarbonate oder Sesquicarbonate zu nennen. Aber auch organische Verbindungen, wie z.B. Alkaliacetate, die zur Reinigungsleistung kaum einen Beitrag leisten, können diesem Zweck dienen. Diese Puffer können den pH-Wert auf ein niedrigeres Niveau einstellen, so dass das Mittel nicht mehr als reizend eingestuft werden muss oder selbst strengste gesetzliche Vorgaben erfüllt.Buffer substances can also be added to regulate the pH. The inorganic hydrogen carbonates or sesquicarbonates are particularly worth mentioning here. But also organic compounds, e.g. Alkaline acetates, which make little contribution to cleaning performance, can serve this purpose. These buffers can set the pH to a lower level so that the agent no longer has to be classified as an irritant or meets even the strictest legal requirements.

Nachfolgend sind Beispiele der erfindungsgemässen Rezepturen in einer Tabelle wiedergegeben, wobei unter IEC ein Standardreiniger angegeben ist. Die Zusammensetzungen sind in Gew.% angegeben. Beim Beispiel 1 handelt es sich um ein bekanntes Mittel, während die Beispiele 2 - 8 erfindungsgemässe Zusammensetzungen betreffen.

Figure imgb0001
Below are examples of the formulations according to the invention in a table, a standard cleaner being specified under IEC. The compositions are given in% by weight. Example 1 is a known agent, while Examples 2-8 relate to compositions according to the invention.
Figure imgb0001

Wie die angeführten Beispiele zeigen, wird beim Einsatz der erfindungsgemässen Zusammensetzung bei gleicher Dosierung von 25 g ein wesentlich besseres Spülergebnis erzielt als mit dem IEC-Standardreiniger. Insbesondere werden sehr hartnäckige stärkehaltige Verschmutzungen, wie Haferschleim, sehr gut entfernt. Aber auch der nur durch ausreichende dispergierende und emulgierende Wirkung des Reinigers entfernbare Spinat wird sehr gut entfernt.As the examples given show, when the composition according to the invention is used with the same dosage of 25 g, a much better washing result is achieved than with the IEC standard cleaner. In particular, very stubborn, starchy dirt, such as oatmeal, is removed very well. But also the spinach, which can only be removed by sufficient dispersing and emulsifying effects of the cleaner, is removed very well.

Zusätzlich zum geringen Gehalt an organischen Verbindungen in dem erfindungsgemässen Reiniger wird die Umweltbelastung durch eine wesentlich geringere Dosierung in der Spülmaschine reduziert. Die Einsatzmenge kann je nach Verschmutzungsgrad, Wasserqualität und Zustand der Spülmaschine bis zu 50 % gegenüber herkömmlichen Reinigern gesenkt werden.In addition to the low content of organic compounds in the cleaner according to the invention, the environmental impact is reduced by a much lower dosage in the dishwasher. Depending on the degree of soiling, water quality and condition of the dishwasher, the amount used can be reduced by up to 50% compared to conventional cleaners.

Als besonders vorteilhaft ist bei dem erfindungsgemässen Geschirrspülmittel festzustellen, dass bei sehr guter Reinigungsleistung über alle Anschmutzungen nach DIN 44990 und gleichzeitiger Verhinderung von Ablagerungen auf Maschinenteilen und Geschirr der Einsatz an organischen Bestandteilen für die Spülmaschine erheblich reduziert wird. Da die vorliegende Zusammensetzung auch kein Phosphat enthält und mit sehr geringer Dosierung - bis zu 50 % weniger als herkömmliche Reiniger - vergleichbare Ergebnisse zeigt, wird eine spürbare Umweltentlastung erreicht.It is particularly advantageous to determine in the dishwashing detergent according to the invention that the use of organic components for the dishwasher is considerably reduced with very good cleaning performance over all soiling in accordance with DIN 44990 and at the same time preventing deposits on machine parts and dishes. Since the present composition also contains no phosphate and, with very low doses - up to 50% less than conventional cleaners - shows comparable results, a noticeable environmental relief is achieved.

Claims (12)

Granuläres phosphatfreies Mittel für das maschinelle Geschirrspülen,

gekennzeichnet durch

eine Kombination aus: 10 - 70 Gew.% wasserlösliches Alkalisilikat mit einem Verhältnis von Siliciumdioxid zu Alkalioxid von grösser als 1:1; 0 - 50 Gew.% Alkalicarbonat; 2 - 15 Gew.% Polymere Sequester bzw. Dispergatoren vorzugsweise vom Typ der Polycarboxylate, insbesondere Homopolymere der Acrylsäure oder Copolymere mit anderen organischen Säuren oder Ether, die Vinylgruppen enthalten, insbesondere Maleinsäure; 3 - 15 Gew.% Alkalisalze von aus Zuckern fermentativ gewonnenen Säuren, insbesondere der Glusäure oder Lactobionsäure; 2 - 15 Gew.% eines Bleichmittels auf Sauerstoffbasis aus der Gruppe der Peroxoverbindungen oder Peroxohydrate oder Mischungen daraus, die in Wasser Wasserstoffperoxid freisetzen; 0 - 15 Gew.% eines Bleichaktivators aus der Gruppe von Verbindungen, die unter Einwirkung von Wasserstoffperoxid reaktive Persäuren, insbesondere Peressigsäure, freisetzen; 0 - 2 Gew.% eines Alkalisalzes einer Phosphonsäure zur Stabilisierung des Bleichmittels bei der Lagerung; 0 - 5 Gew.% Enzyme oder Enzymgemische aus der Gruppe der Hydrolasen, insbesondere Proteasen, Amylasen und Lipasen; 0,5 - 5 Gew.% eines schwachschäumenden nichtionischen Tensides.
Granular phosphate-free agent for automatic dishwashing,

marked by

a combination of: 10 - 70% by weight water-soluble alkali silicate with a ratio of silicon dioxide to alkali oxide of greater than 1: 1; 0 - 50% by weight Alkali carbonate; 2 - 15% by weight Polymeric sequesters or dispersants, preferably of the polycarboxylate type, in particular homopolymers of acrylic acid or copolymers with other organic acids or ethers which contain vinyl groups, in particular maleic acid; 3 - 15% by weight Alkali salts of acids fermentatively obtained from sugars, in particular glusic acid or lactobionic acid; 2 - 15% by weight an oxygen-based bleaching agent from the group of peroxo compounds or peroxohydrates or mixtures thereof which release hydrogen peroxide in water; 0 - 15% by weight a bleach activator from the group of compounds which release reactive peracids, in particular peracetic acid, under the action of hydrogen peroxide; 0 - 2% by weight an alkali salt of a phosphonic acid to stabilize the bleaching agent during storage; 0 - 5% by weight Enzymes or enzyme mixtures from the group of hydrolases, in particular proteases, amylases and lipases; 0.5 - 5% by weight a low-foaming nonionic surfactant.
Geschirrspülmittel nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet durch einen Gehalt an Alkalisilikat mit einem Verhältnis von Siliciumdioxid zu Alakalioxid wie 1,7:1 bis 2,3:1.Dishwashing detergent according to claim 1, characterized by a content of alkali silicate with a ratio of silicon dioxide to alkali oxide such as 1.7: 1 to 2.3: 1. Geschirrspülmittel nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet durch Alkaliperborat oder Alkalipercarbonat als Bleichmittel.Dishwashing detergent according to claim 1, characterized by alkali perborate or alkali percarbonate as bleaching agent. Geschirrspülmittel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Bleichaktivator TAED (Tetraacetylethylendiamin) ist.Dishwashing detergent according to claim 1, characterized in that the bleach activator is TAED (tetraacetylethylene diamine). Geschirrspülmittel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Polycarboxylate Copolymere der Acrylsäure und Maleinsäure als Natriumsalz verwendet werden.Dishwashing detergent according to claim 1, characterized in that copolymers of acrylic acid and maleic acid are used as the sodium salt as polycarboxylates. Geschirrspülmittel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als polymere Sequester biologisch abbaubare Polypeptide eingesetzt werden.Dishwashing detergent according to claim 1, characterized in that biodegradable polypeptides are used as the polymeric sequester. Geschirrspülmittel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Bleichmittel auf Sauerstoffbasis nichtflüchtige, hochaktive, phlegmatisierte Peroxocarbonsäuren, insbesondere Diperoxododecandisäure, eingesetzt werden.Dishwashing detergent according to claim 1, characterized in that non-volatile, highly active, desensitized peroxocarboxylic acids, in particular diperoxododecanedioic acid, are used as the oxygen-based bleaching agent. Geschirrspülmittel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zur Einstellung des pH-Wertes mindestens ein Teil des Alkalicarbonates als Sesquicarbonat oder Alkalihydrogencarbonat eingesetzt wird.Dishwashing detergent according to claim 1, characterized in that at least part of the alkali carbonate is used as sesquicarbonate or alkali bicarbonate to adjust the pH. Geschirrspülmittel nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 5, gekennzeichnet durch: 25 - 60 Gew.%, insbesondere 40 - 50 Gew.%, amorphes Natriumdisilikat mit SiO₂:Na₂O von 1,9:1 bis 2,1:1; 10 - 40 Gew.%, insbesondere 25 - 35 Gew.%, Natriumcarbonat; 3 - 10 Gew.%, insbesondere 4 - 8 Gew.%, Polyacrylat-Maleinat (7:3) als Natriumsalz; 3 - 10 Gew.%, insbesondere 4 - 7 Gew.%, Natriumgluconat; 5 - 15 Gew.%, insbesondere 5 - 10 Gew.%, Natriumperborat-Monohydrat; 0 - 15 Gew.%, insbesondere 3 - 7 Gew.%, TAED (Tetraacetylethylendiamin); 0 - 2 Gew.%, insbesondere 0,2 - 0,5 Gew.%, HEDP (Hydroxiethan-1, 1-Diphosphonsäure) als Natriumsalz; 0 - 5 Gew.% Mischung aus stabilisierten Enzymen, insbesondere Proteasen, Amylasen und Lipasen; 0 - 5 Gew.% schwachschäumende, nichtionische Tenside.
Dishwashing detergent according to claims 1 to 5, characterized by: 25 - 60% by weight, in particular 40-50% by weight, amorphous sodium disilicate with SiO₂: Na₂O from 1.9: 1 to 2.1: 1; 10 - 40% by weight, in particular 25-35% by weight, sodium carbonate; 3 - 10% by weight, in particular 4-8% by weight, polyacrylate maleinate (7: 3) as sodium salt; 3 - 10% by weight, in particular 4-7% by weight, sodium gluconate; 5 - 15% by weight, in particular 5-10% by weight, sodium perborate monohydrate; 0 - 15% by weight, in particular 3-7% by weight, TAED (tetraacetylethylenediamine); 0-2% by weight, in particular 0.2-0.5% by weight, HEDP (hydroxiethan-1,1-diphosphonic acid) as the sodium salt; 0 - 5% by weight Mixture of stabilized enzymes, especially proteases, amylases and lipases; 0 - 5% by weight low-foaming, non-ionic surfactants.
Geschirrspülmittel nach den Ansprüchen 1 und 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als schwachschäumende, nichtionische Tenside Fettalkohole mit EO/PO-Ketten eingesetzt werden.Dishwashing detergent according to claims 1 and 9, characterized in that fatty alcohols with EO / PO chains are used as low-foaming, nonionic surfactants. Geschirrspülmittel nach den Ansprüchen 1 und 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Tenside des Types Fettalkylpolycarboxyglycinat, insbesondere Talgalkylpolycarboxyglycinat Natriumsalz eingesetzt werden.Dishwashing detergent according to claims 1 and 9, characterized in that surfactants of the fatty alkyl polycarboxyglycinate type, in particular tallow alkyl polycarboxyglycinate sodium salt, are used. Geschirrspülmittel nach den Ansprüchen 1, 8 und 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Silikate und Carbonate als Mischgranulat (Precompound) eingesetzt werden.Dishwashing detergent according to claims 1, 8 and 9, characterized in that the silicates and carbonates are used as mixed granules (precompound).
EP92107235A 1991-05-02 1992-04-28 Granular phosphate-free agents for automatic dishwashing Expired - Lifetime EP0512371B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE4114956 1991-05-02
DE4114956A DE4114956A1 (en) 1991-05-02 1991-05-02 GRANULAR PHOSPHATE-FREE AGENT FOR MACHINE DISHWASHER

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP0512371A2 true EP0512371A2 (en) 1992-11-11
EP0512371A3 EP0512371A3 (en) 1995-06-14
EP0512371B1 EP0512371B1 (en) 1997-10-01

Family

ID=6431199

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP92107235A Expired - Lifetime EP0512371B1 (en) 1991-05-02 1992-04-28 Granular phosphate-free agents for automatic dishwashing

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP0512371B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE158812T1 (en)
DE (2) DE4114956A1 (en)

Cited By (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1995012654A1 (en) * 1993-11-03 1995-05-11 The Procter & Gamble Company Control of calcium carbonate precipitation in automatic dishwashing
EP0659874A1 (en) * 1993-12-23 1995-06-28 The Procter & Gamble Company Detergent compositions
WO1995020030A1 (en) * 1994-01-25 1995-07-27 Unilever N.V. Co-granules and detergent tablets formed therefrom
WO1996008552A1 (en) * 1994-09-13 1996-03-21 Kao Corporation Washing method and clothes detergent composition
FR2726002A1 (en) * 1994-10-21 1996-04-26 Rhone Poulenc Chimie COMPOSITION OF BUILDER WITHOUT ZEOLITHES OR PHOSTATES INCLUDING A SYSTEM REDUCING CALCIUM INCRUSTATIONS, ITS USE IN DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS AND THESE DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS
EP0812241A1 (en) * 1995-03-01 1997-12-17 Charvid Limited Liability Company Noncaustic cleaning composition comprising peroxygen compound and specific silicate and methods of making and using same
EP0815192A1 (en) * 1995-03-11 1998-01-07 The Procter & Gamble Company Detergent composition comprising a polymeric polycarboxylic compound, a chelant, and an amylase enzyme
US6034048A (en) * 1995-03-01 2000-03-07 Charvid Limited Liability Co. Non-caustic cleaning composition using an alkali salt
WO2003038028A3 (en) * 2001-10-30 2003-10-23 Henkel Kgaa Detergent or cleanser that can be dispersed in an essentially sediment-free manner
WO2006131503A2 (en) * 2005-06-10 2006-12-14 Novozymes A/S Detergents with enzymatic builder and bleach systems
WO2007141635A2 (en) * 2006-06-07 2007-12-13 Silvia Palladini Detergents formulations with low impact on the environment
JP2016538412A (en) * 2013-11-11 2016-12-08 エコラボ ユーエスエー インコーポレイティド Highly alkaline article cleaning detergent with enhanced scale control and soil dispersibility

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DK1307547T3 (en) 2000-07-28 2006-03-20 Henkel Kgaa Hitherto unknown amylolytic enzyme from Bacillus sp. A 7-7 (DSM 12368) and detergents with this novel amylolytic enzyme

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3744592A1 (en) * 1987-12-31 1989-07-13 Basf Ag Dishwashing compositions containing water-soluble polymers
JPH01198699A (en) * 1988-02-03 1989-08-10 Kao Corp Detergent for automatic tableware washer
JPH03234795A (en) * 1990-02-08 1991-10-18 Kao Corp Bleach composition
EP0504091A1 (en) * 1991-03-15 1992-09-16 Cleantabs A/S A phosphate-free automatic dishwashing composition

Family Cites Families (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2101508C3 (en) * 1971-01-14 1979-05-17 Henkel Kgaa, 4000 Duesseldorf Dishwashing liquid
DE3139091C2 (en) * 1980-10-11 1986-06-19 Sandoz-Patent-GmbH, 7850 Lörrach Phosphate-free or low-phosphate detergents and cleaning agents
CA1334389C (en) * 1986-03-26 1995-02-14 Ernest H. Brumbaugh Machine dishwasher water spot control composition

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3744592A1 (en) * 1987-12-31 1989-07-13 Basf Ag Dishwashing compositions containing water-soluble polymers
JPH01198699A (en) * 1988-02-03 1989-08-10 Kao Corp Detergent for automatic tableware washer
JPH03234795A (en) * 1990-02-08 1991-10-18 Kao Corp Bleach composition
EP0504091A1 (en) * 1991-03-15 1992-09-16 Cleantabs A/S A phosphate-free automatic dishwashing composition

Non-Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
DATABASE WPI Week 8938, Derwent Publications Ltd., London, GB; AN 89-274105 & JP-A-1 198 699 (KAO) 10. August 1989 *
DATABASE WPI Week 9148, Derwent Publications Ltd., London, GB; AN 91-350051 & JP-A-3 234 795 (KAO) 18. Oktober 1991 *

Cited By (26)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1995012654A1 (en) * 1993-11-03 1995-05-11 The Procter & Gamble Company Control of calcium carbonate precipitation in automatic dishwashing
EP0659874A1 (en) * 1993-12-23 1995-06-28 The Procter & Gamble Company Detergent compositions
AU702040B2 (en) * 1994-01-25 1999-02-11 Unilever Plc Co-granules and detergent tablets formed therefrom
WO1995020030A1 (en) * 1994-01-25 1995-07-27 Unilever N.V. Co-granules and detergent tablets formed therefrom
WO1996008552A1 (en) * 1994-09-13 1996-03-21 Kao Corporation Washing method and clothes detergent composition
CN1093169C (en) * 1994-09-13 2002-10-23 花王株式会社 Washing method and clothes detergent composition
FR2726002A1 (en) * 1994-10-21 1996-04-26 Rhone Poulenc Chimie COMPOSITION OF BUILDER WITHOUT ZEOLITHES OR PHOSTATES INCLUDING A SYSTEM REDUCING CALCIUM INCRUSTATIONS, ITS USE IN DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS AND THESE DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS
WO1996012784A1 (en) * 1994-10-21 1996-05-02 Rhone-Poulenc Chimie Zeolite and phosphate-free detergent builder composition
US6043207A (en) * 1995-03-01 2000-03-28 Charvid Limited Liability Co. Non-caustic cleaning composition comprising peroxygen compound, meta/sesqui-silicate, chelate and method of making same in free-flowing, particulate form
EP0812241A4 (en) * 1995-03-01 1999-08-18 Charvid Limited Liability Comp Noncaustic cleaning composition comprising peroxygen compound and specific silicate and methods of making and using same
US6034048A (en) * 1995-03-01 2000-03-07 Charvid Limited Liability Co. Non-caustic cleaning composition using an alkali salt
EP0812241A1 (en) * 1995-03-01 1997-12-17 Charvid Limited Liability Company Noncaustic cleaning composition comprising peroxygen compound and specific silicate and methods of making and using same
EP0815192A4 (en) * 1995-03-11 1999-09-22 Procter & Gamble Detergent composition comprising a polymeric polycarboxylic compound, a chelant, and an amylase enzyme
EP0815192A1 (en) * 1995-03-11 1998-01-07 The Procter & Gamble Company Detergent composition comprising a polymeric polycarboxylic compound, a chelant, and an amylase enzyme
WO2003038028A3 (en) * 2001-10-30 2003-10-23 Henkel Kgaa Detergent or cleanser that can be dispersed in an essentially sediment-free manner
WO2006131503A2 (en) * 2005-06-10 2006-12-14 Novozymes A/S Detergents with enzymatic builder and bleach systems
WO2006131503A3 (en) * 2005-06-10 2007-09-07 Novozymes As Detergents with enzymatic builder and bleach systems
WO2007141635A2 (en) * 2006-06-07 2007-12-13 Silvia Palladini Detergents formulations with low impact on the environment
WO2007141635A3 (en) * 2006-06-07 2008-09-04 Silvia Palladini Detergents formulations with low impact on the environment
JP2016538412A (en) * 2013-11-11 2016-12-08 エコラボ ユーエスエー インコーポレイティド Highly alkaline article cleaning detergent with enhanced scale control and soil dispersibility
EP3068857A4 (en) * 2013-11-11 2017-07-12 Ecolab USA Inc. High alkaline warewash detergent with enhanced scale control and soil dispersion
JP2018159082A (en) * 2013-11-11 2018-10-11 エコラボ ユーエスエー インコーポレイティド High alkaline warewash detergent with enhanced scale control and soil dispersion
US10316272B2 (en) 2013-11-11 2019-06-11 Ecolab Usa Inc. High alkaline warewash detergent with enhanced scale control and soil dispersion
US10745651B2 (en) 2013-11-11 2020-08-18 Ecolab Usa Inc. High alkaline warewash detergent with enhanced scale control and soil dispersion
US11339354B2 (en) 2013-11-11 2022-05-24 Ecolab Usa Inc. High alkaline warewash detergent with enhanced scale control and soil dispersion
US11920109B2 (en) 2013-11-11 2024-03-05 Ecolab Usa Inc. High alkaline warewash detergent with enhanced scale control and soil dispersion

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE4114956A1 (en) 1992-11-05
DE59208935D1 (en) 1997-11-06
EP0512371B1 (en) 1997-10-01
ATE158812T1 (en) 1997-10-15
EP0512371A3 (en) 1995-06-14

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
DE69229366T2 (en) Phosphate-free dishwasher detergent
DE69408530T2 (en) SOLID DETERGENT BRIQUETTES
EP1113070B1 (en) Automatic dishwashing compositions comprising MGDA having low alkalinity
DE69724336T2 (en) Water softening tablets
EP0662117B1 (en) Weakly alkaline washing-up agent
EP0512371B1 (en) Granular phosphate-free agents for automatic dishwashing
EP0593952A1 (en) Product for releasing treatment agents into the wash liquid of an automatic washing or dishwashing machine
EP2768935B1 (en) Formulations, use thereof as or to produce dishwashing detergents, and production thereof
DE3833047C2 (en) Acid, machine dishwashing detergent
DE2422655A1 (en) DETERGENT COMPOSITION
DE102007029643A1 (en) cleaning supplies
DE68925509T2 (en) Detergent for dishwashers with a high carbonate content and reduced calcium salt deposition
DE112006001146T5 (en) Household cleaning composition
CH672498A5 (en)
DE3929896A1 (en) DISHWASHING LIQUID
US4127496A (en) Non-phosphate automatic dishwasher detergent
DE3625268A1 (en) PHOSPHATE-FREE OR LOW-PHOSPHATE DETERGENT
US3968047A (en) Detergent compositions
CH679311A5 (en)
DE2043086A1 (en) Low-foaming washing, cleaning and softening agent
DE4313908A1 (en) Water-softening formulations
EP0569365B1 (en) Phosphate-free cleaning agent
DE3625256A1 (en) PHOSPHATE-FREE OR LOW-PHOSPHATE DETERGENT
US3968046A (en) Polyphosphate free detergent compositions
DE102004040848A1 (en) Cleaner with faecal dirt repellent properties

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE ES FR GB IT LI LU MC NL PT

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE ES FR GB IT LI LU MC NL PT

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 19950916

GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 19961125

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: CHEMOLUX S.A.R.L.

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE ES FR GB IT LI LU MC NL PT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 19971001

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 19971001

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 19971001

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: THE PATENT HAS BEEN ANNULLED BY A DECISION OF A NATIONAL AUTHORITY

Effective date: 19971001

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 158812

Country of ref document: AT

Date of ref document: 19971015

Kind code of ref document: T

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 59208935

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 19971106

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: NV

Representative=s name: TROESCH SCHEIDEGGER WERNER AG

ITF It: translation for a ep patent filed
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 19980102

EN Fr: translation not filed
NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
GBV Gb: ep patent (uk) treated as always having been void in accordance with gb section 77(7)/1977 [no translation filed]

Effective date: 19971001

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 19980428

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 19980430

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed
BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: CHEMOLUX S.A.R.L.

Effective date: 19980430

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 19981031

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PUE

Owner name: CHEMOLUX S.A.R.L. TRANSFER- HENKEL KGAA

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Payment date: 20020411

Year of fee payment: 11

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Payment date: 20020430

Year of fee payment: 11

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20030428

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20030430

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20030430

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20050428

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20070426

Year of fee payment: 16

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20081101